Toronto Ultimate Pride Guide 2015

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ALL THE PARADES, PARTIES AND PARKING LOTS, LISTED FOR YOUR MONDAY, JUNE 22 FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Mayor John Tory and other members of government show their support as the raising of the rainbow flag marks the official beginning to Pride. Noon. City Hall, 100 Queen St W.

AN EVENING WITH JOHN WATERS John Waters — complete with his cult-status, larger-than-life personality and fabulous moustache — shares experiences from his famed lecture series “This Filthy World.” 7:30–9pm. Ryerson Theatre, 43

Gerrard St E. Free–$100. pridetoronto.com

GAMING IN COLOUR A screening of Gaming in Colour, a documentary about the queer video game community, is followed by a panel discussion on diversity in the gaming industry. 7–9pm. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St. $6–10. rainbowcinemas.ca

PRIDE PROM Supporting Our Youth presents a graduation party for queer high school students and their guests. For more information, contact sberenson@sherbourne. on.ca. 8pm. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. No cover. buddiesinbadtimes.com

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POETRIX Marcus McCann hosts an evening of poetry and spoken word performances by such artists as Ben Ladouceur, Fan Wu and Terence Go. Includes some open-mic time 8–10pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge St. Free. gladdaybookshop.com

Tuesday, JUNE 23 NAKED BOYS READING OUR FAVOURITE QUEER AUTHORS Literary lads — including burlesque performer Chy Ryan Spain and theatre director Brendan Healy — get their cocks out and read to an audience. 8–10pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge St. PWYC–$10. gladdaybookshop.com


SAPPHIC AQUATICA Women and trans people enjoy a sex-positive pool party with music by DJ Cozmic Cat and a fisting workshop by sex educator The Alchemical Seductress. 8pm–3am. Oasis Aqualounge, 231 Mutual St. $20. oasisaqualounge.com

AIDS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: GETTING TO ZERO This rain-or-shine event celebrates the lives of those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and recognizes those living with HIV/AIDS. 9–10pm. Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St. Free. the519.org

HOUSE OF FILTH FAMILY SHOWCASE The vomit-inducing gutter whores at House of Filth perform drag and burlesque numbers to remind us that we’re one big gay family. 10pm–3am. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St W. PWYC thebeavertoronto.com

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JUNE 24

WEDNESDAY AT REMINGTON'S A chance to gawk at over 40 different nude and dancing men. The strip club has extended bar hours for the duration of Pride. 5pm–4am. Remington’s, 379 Yonge St. For more information, visit remingtons.com

MISS ACAS PAGEANT: A PRIDE CELEBRASIAN The Asian Community AIDS Services’ drag competition and night of performance supports the Queer Asian Youth Program. For more information, contact events@acas.org. 6–9:30pm. OCAD, Room 190, 100 McCaul St. $25 advance, $30 door. acas.org

CABANA POOL PARTY With a view of the sun setting over the city's

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skyline and DJs Sollors and Delicious’s great beats, this pool party is not to be missed. 6–11pm. Cabana Pool Bar, 11 Polson St. PWYC–$10. pridetoronto.com

QUEER GEOGRAPHIES OF THE QUEEN CITY: MOVING OUT OF THE ARCHIVES A program of film and video — of everything from Hanlan’s Point to ’70s lesbian clubs — taken from mediaqueer.ca, a new online catalogue of works by and about queer people. 6:30–8pm. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. PWYC. mediaqueer.ca

MADO FRENCHES TORONTO Drag queen Mado, owner of the infamous Cabaret Mado in Montreal, tells anecdotes and performs songs that thoroughly earn her the name "la bitch." 7–9pm. Alliance Francaise Toronto, 24 Spadina Rd. PWYC. pridetoronto.com


CROOKED GRIN: A NIGHT OF QUEER COMEDY A pants-wetting hilarious night of standup comedy featuring JP Larocque, David Benjamin Tomlinson and Sarah Bertrand. 8–10:30pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge St. Free. gladdaybookshop.com

PUPPY PRIDE PARTY Puppy boys, their handlers and admirers gather for a tail-wagging good time. Cats and squirrels may attend at their own risk. 9pm–2am. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. blackeagletoronto.com

COLLEGE NIGHT DJ Cajjmere Wray spins, hosted by Devine Darlin and Joey Monda. 10pm–3am. Church, 504 Church St. No cover before 11pm, $5–10 after. churchonchurch.com

PUPPY LOVE In a sex-positive space, excitable young queers play spin the bottle and dance while porn plays on various screens. 10pm–3am. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St W. $5. id-tap-that.com

Thursday,

JUNE 25 THE GAY SWEATER

TRANS PRIDE TICKLE TRUNK PARTY This party features an all-trans cast of DJs, burlesque performers, go-go dancers and live musicians. 9:30pm–4am. Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen St W. $5. bovinesexclub.com

The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity’s gay sweater — it’s made of the hair of gay people — is on display and available for passersby to try on. Runs until Sunday, June 28, various times. Bank of Montreal, 492 Church St. Free. thegaysweater.com

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10X10 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AND BOOK LAUNCH Ten queer photographers took 100 pictures of queers in the arts. Peruse their displayed work and buy the book at this glamorous reception. 7–10pm. The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W. Free. 10x10photographyproje ct.com

STARRY NIGHT: LOVE IS IN THE HAIR Irish drag queen Panti Bliss and Trixie Mattel of RuPaul’s Drag Race perform, and Montreal DJ Mado Lamotte spins. 6pm. Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church Street. No cover. greenspaceto.org

STARFUCKERY Comedian David Benjamin Tomlinson's standup comedy is based on his experiences working at film festivals — everything from rampaging Oscar-winners to


barricade-jumping fans. 8–10pm. Buddies in Bad Times,12 Alexander St. $15–20. buddiesinbadtimes.com

LAUGH OUT PROUD A night of queer standup comedy headlined by LA-based Erin Foley, who has appeared on Comedy Network’s Conan and CBS’s The Late Late Show. Runs until Saturday, June 27, 8pm. Yuk Yuk’s 224 Richmond St W. $25. yukyuks.com

admirers. 8pm–4am. Club 120, 120 Church St. No cover for ladies; $15 men (free for men who say “I saw this on Daily Xtra”). club120.ca

BUTCH FEMME SALON: SHOW YOUR PRIDE Show off your favourite parts of yourself at this flirty party. Femme-transAsian boxer? Love it. Jamaican-butch-cosplay fanatic? Bring it. You get the idea. 9pm–2am. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. $10. buddiesinbadtimes.com

PROUD VOICES: WRITE ON! Queer people of colour read spoken word pieces, poetry and maybe do a bit of standup at this open-mic night. 8–11pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge St. PWYC–$10. gladdaybookshop.com

T-GIRL PRIDE PARTY Sexy t-girls get to drink, dance and tease a sea of

STEERS AND QUEERS NIGHT OF 1000 DOLLYS V Costumed in Dolly Parton drag (or Burt Reynolds realness), fanatics worship at the Church of Dolly. Entertainment includes the Queer Dolly Choir and music by DJ Sigourney Beaver. 9pm–2am. The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W. $10. steersandqueers1000do llys.eventbrite.ca

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A CLUB CALLED RHONDA Rhonda transforms the hotel into a three-storey party zone, with music by Honey Soundsystem, The Black Madonna, Little Boots, Members Only and more. 9pm–4am. The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St W. $10. thedrakehotel.ca

BACK TO CHURCH DJs Sandy Duperval, Delicious and Annalyze — ladies have more than enough reason to dance. 9:30pm. Church, 504 Church St. $15 advance, $25 door. churchonchurch.com

POWER UP AND GET DOWN PARTY The Toronto Gaymers invite nerds to put down the Dungeons and Dragons and come out for some live music and party games. 10pm. Bovine Sex Club, 52 Queen St W. No cover. facebook.com/torontog aymers


SWEATYFUSS: NEW YEAR'S EVE-THEMED PARTY DJs Sweaty N and Sissyfuss wind up the crowds until the midnight countdown at this New Year’s Eve-themed party. 10pm–3am. Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St W. No cover. henhousetoronto.com

FLAG YOUR FETISH Toronto Leather Pride presents a leather and fetish party with the hunky DJ Neill MacLeod spinning funky house. 10pm–3am. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. blackeagletoronto.com

Friday, JUNE 26 12th ANNUAL PRIDE RIDE Put some fun between your legs for an easy bike ride around the city and to the village. Bells, horns and rainbow flags

encouraged. 1–5pm. For more information, visit queerwest.org/bikeclub .php

TRANS PRIDE COMMUNITY FAIR Trans-oriented organizations exhibit the work they do. For more information, contact transpride@pridetoront o.com. 2–7pm. Norman Jewison Parkette, 13 Isabella St. Free. facebook.com/transpri deto

ONE WORLD: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Ted Morris, Emma Hunter, Heidi Brander and a mini-concert by The Cheeto Girls. 7–10:30pm. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. $25. buddiesinbadtimes.com

TRANSFORMING PRIDE Hosted by GLAAD award-wining Chaz Bono and Lambda literary award-winning S Bear Bergman, this celebration of all things trans includes a performance by The Cliks. 7–11pm. Molson Canadian Yonge-Dundas Square.

In a beautiful outdoor venue, DJs Sandy Rivera, Ralphi Rosario and Deko-ze spin for all the lions, tigers and bears, oh my! 5pm–midnight. 519 Church St. For more information, visit greenspaceto.org

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AX PRIDE: PART 2

Andrew Johnston's standup comedy showcase features performances by Carla Collins,

Gay asians and their admirers board the tall ship Empire Sandy for some dancing and

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Electronic music sensation Sydney Blu takes the stage with Alyson Calagna, Joel Smye and others. 7pm. OLG Central Stage.


performances by Sofonda and AX Maximus. 7:30pm–midnight. For more info, visit meetmeatax.com

WOODY'S BAD BOY WEEKEND KICK-OFF Everyone loves a man in uniform (and out of uniform, and sometimes in leather, or just undies), so guys are encouraged to wear army gear, navy gear, leather or jockstraps. 8pm–4am. Woody’s, 467 Church St. No cover

tition, so we know what will happen at this party. 9pm–3am. Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St W. $5 without pants, $10 with. henhousetoronto.com

also featuring go-go couple Seth Fornea and Jared LeBlanc.10pm–3am. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. $20–30. harbourfrontcentre.com

GIRLPLAY X CREAM

RANGEELA: SWEET BOLLYWOOD FANTASY

This girl party has floor-to-ceiling windows, a fantastic view of the city and four DJs performing in two rooms. 9:30pm–2:30am. Solarium, 11 Polson St. $30 advance, $40 door. girlplaytoronto.com

DIRTY. SEXY. QUEER. WANNABE: SPICE GIRLS TRIBUTE Promising stronger accents and higher shoes than ever before, the Spice Girls tribute band Wannabe serves up some serious ’90s nostalgia. 9pmmidnight. Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide St. $19.50 facebook.com/wannabesgt

NO PANTS, NO PROBLEM Pants are optional and there's a kissing compe

Jon Pressick hosts a late-night session of erotic public readings by Dorianne Emmerton, Alec Butler, Kwame Stephens and Duncan Armstrong. 10pm-midnight. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge St. Free. gladdaybookshoap.com

FIT PRIMPIN’ Brooklyn-based MC Jay Boogie makes his Canadian debut at a two-room house and hip hop party

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The Bollywood-themed soirée features DJ Aman. 10pm–4am. Club 120, 120 Church St. $15–20. club120.ca

PITBULL: LEATHER LOVE PRIDE DJs Brian Maier and Gordon John provide the soundtrack for a dance-happy gathering of kinky guys. Fetish wear encouraged. 10pm–5am. The Opera house, 735 Queen St E. $30. pitbullevents.com

PRISM'S BOOTCAMP With the aid of the Bootcamp Dancers, DJs Paulo Gois and Erez Ben Ishay whip all the shirtless boys into shape.10pm5am. Maison Mercer, 15 Mercer St. $35–45 . prismtoronto.com


GOTTA PAY THE RENT Sporting white body paint, clothing and lip stick — anything that shines under blacklight — folks are aglow at this dance party. 10:30pm–2:30am. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St W. PWYC–$5. thebeavertoronto.com

TRANS PRIDE MARCH Beginning at Church and Charles Streets, the march heads north to Bloor, west to Yonge, then south to YongeDundas Square. 8pm.

TRANS MARCH AFTER PARTY All wound up from the march — and you know you will be — folks head over to Bloor Street West for drinks, food (free homemade tacos) and DJ Landy300’s music. 8–10pm. The Steady, 1051 Bloor St W. No cover. thesteadycafe.com

TOTALLY G’80S VIDEO DANCE PARTY

Carole Pope, Cyndi Lauper Youngplace, 180 Shaw and DJs Thomas Hall and St. Free. Alain’s retro Pride pinkmarketto.com anthems — this party is an overdose of ’80s. WOODY'S 25TH PRIDE 8pm–3am. The Phoenix, BLOW-OUT PART ONE 410 Sherbourne St. $15. boom973totallyg80s.com A great spot to stop at over the course of your Pride wanderings. DJs Blue Peter and Chris Steinbach spin all day long in the heart of the village. 1pm–4am. 467 Church St. FLAMINGO RAMPANT KIDS Woody’s, No cover. EXTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, JUNE 27 In an event geared for the whole family, authors from Flamingo Rampant Press read excerpts from their “diverse, radical and inclusive” children's books. 10:30–11:30am. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville Ave. Free. gladdaybookshop.com

PINK MARKET Billed as bringing a “handmade touch and DIY ethos” to Pride, this market is an opportunity to buy a variety of crafts, clothing, art and literature. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 11am–6pm. Artscape

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LIPSTICK JUNGLE Girls nab hook-ups on this flirty safari, amid the wild sounds of DJs Delicious, Recklezz, Ticky Ty and international guests Colette, Heather and Eva Salvail. Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St. 1pmmidnight. Free. greenspaceto.org

DYKE MARCH Starting at Church and Bloor Street, the parade heads over to Yonge, south to College, and east to Allan Gardens. 2pm.


PLAY ON THE LAWN The sex club’s front lawn is transformed into a “sexy carnival” with more than 30 burlesque and drag shows all afternoon. 2–6pm. Oasis Aqualounge, 231 Mutual St. Free. oasisaqualounge.com

DRAG ON Thirty-five drag performers take the stage, including headliner Bianca Del Rio, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6. 2pm–11pm. Yonge-Dundas Square.

NORTHERN LIGHTS A variety of DJs, live music, spoken word in a non-stop showcase of trans and genderindependent artists. 2–11pm. North Stage.

COMMUNITY CABARET SATURDAY This stage’s eclectic schedule includes Brown Out (a showcase of South Asian communities),

DestinAsian (the k-pop party) and a special edition of the French dance party Tapette. 2–11pm. TD Village Stage.

FRUIT LOOPZ In collaboration with Supporting Our Youth and Buddies in Bad Times, this youth-run event includes dozens of performances. 2–11pm. Alexander Parkette, 16 Alexander St.

DYKEVERSITY DJ Ana Paula spins house for the ladies all afternoon and DJ Irene spins club anthems under the stars. 2pm2am. Bud Light South Stage.

BEAR GARDEN There have been bear sightings (most often by their admirers). Burly, hairy men dance to music by DJs Dave Audé, Nick Bertossi and Neill MacLeod. 2pm2am. OLG Central Stage.

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PAN AMERICANO Samba dancers take the stage and DJs Ana Paula, Tiago Vibe, Ana Cappella and William Bhall spin. 2pm–2am. TD Wellesley Stage.

HOUSE OF LOVE One day, four parties. Performers include Igby Lizzard and Allysin Chaynes. DJs are Aural, Diego Armand, Phil V, Jaime Sin and Kris Steeves. 3pm–2:30am. House Maison, 580 Church St. For more information, visit house-maison.ca

SHE WRITES With readings by Zoe Whittall, Liz Bugg, Farzana Doctor and Tamai Kobayashi, women’s stories get the spotlight. 3:30–4:30pm. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville Ave. Free. gladdaybookshop.com

FETISH BOAT CRUISE


Kinksters gather their gear and board the Obsession III for whippings and whimpering on the waves. Dress code strictly enforced. 6:30pm. For more information, visit northbound.com

1970S DISCO PRIDE PARTY This ’70s-themed women’s event includes comedy by Maggie Cassella, music by Carrie Chesnutt and dancing later in the evening. For more information, contact maggie@maggiecassell a.com. 7pm–2am. The Gates, 66 Gerrard St W. $20 advance, $25 door.

HOMO NIGHT IN CANADA The B-Girls host a night of “high-shticking,” with standup comedy by Gavin Crawford, Adrienne Fish, Richard Ryder and Dawn Whitwell. 8–11pm. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. $25. buddiesinbadtimes.com

COMEDY WHORE Hosted by “Canada’s first trans woman comedian” Mandy Goodhandy, this night of standup comedy and music features performances by Paul Bellini, Ashley Moffat and Amelia Beaudoin. 9pm2am. 120 Diner, 120 Church St. No cover . 120diner.com

TOASTR Girls enjoy an eclectic party — DJ Sticky cuts dancehall on the first floor, and Stix and Miz Megs spin house and techno on the second floor. 9pm–3am. White Elephant, 366 Queen St E. $20 advance, $30 door. girlplaytoronto.com

Sasha Montenegro. 9pm–3:30am. El Convento Rico, 750 College St. $15. elconventorico.com

CRUSH TO At this sex-positive party, horny west end queers paw at each other while dancing to DJ Nate Nightcall’s pop, hip hop and house tracks. 10pm–2:30am. The Steady, 1051 Bloor St W. $10. id-tap-that.com

REGRETRO DJs Wei Back, Party McFly and Case of Base spin dance hits from the 1970s to early 1990s.10pm–3am. Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St W. No cover. henhousetoronto.com

EL CONVENTO RICO PRIDE Donnarama hosts a night of sexy performances, with DJ Kno spinning for the Magic Male Revue strippers and a drag show by Jasmine Black and

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CHERRY BOMB: PUMP UP THE PRIDE DJs Cozmic Cat, Denise Benson, Nix and Fawn Big Canoe turn up the heat on two floors of


performances, live visuals and sexy dancing girls. 10pm–3am. Mod Club, 722 College St W. $15 advance, $20 door. facebook.com/cherrybo mbtoronto

PITBULL: MARDI GRAS PRIDE With DJ Mark Falco opening for DJ Joe Gauthreaux, and with porn stars and masked go-go dancers performing all night, guys have plenty to dance about at this Mardi Gras-themed shindig. 10pm–4am. The Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St. $35. pitbullevents.ca

PRISM’S KLUBBERDOME DJs Phil Romano, Renato Cecin and Mazone and Strong help sweaty men transform a glamorous venue into a dirty den of vice. 10pm–5am. The Carlu, 444 Yonge St. $65–75. prismtoronto.com

HOTNUTS OPEN BARN DJ Produzentin and host

Mary Messhausen’s house and disco party returns with a special musical performance by NYC-based pop group Avan Lava. 10:30pm–4:30am. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W. $12–15. hotnuts.brownpapertic kets.com

PRIDE CRUISE SS STEAMWORKS Sluts head to the high seas as the River Gambler is temporarily dubbed the SS Steamworks. This cruise features music by DJ Dekoze and Gordon John and sexy entertainment by Ethan Anders, Travis James and Hunter Marx. 11:30am–4pm. For more information, visit . steamworksbaths.com

AQUA POOL PARTY This is how you get a boy wet. Prism’s pool party includes several swimming pools, a large outdoor patio and music by DJs Micky Friedmann,

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Eddie Martinez and Josh Karmin. Noon–8pm. Muzik, 15 Saskatchewan Rd. $52. prismtoronto.com

SUNday, JUNE 28 TRANS BEACH DAY As an alternative to the insanity of the parade, trans people head to Toronto Island for food (vegan and gluten free options available, obviously), drinks and mingling. For more information and to RSVP, contact transcollective@RSUonli ne.ca. 10am–4pm.. facebook.com/ryersontr anscollective

BLOCKORAMA Programmed by Blackness Yes!, this celebration of black and Caribbean communities features over 20 performances


by such luminaries as Sharaya J and soca sensation Destra Garcia. Noon11pm. TD Wellesley Stage.

the heat on this outdoor dance party. 1pm. Ryerson Quad. $20. greenspaceto.org

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PRIDE PARADE

Music by Horse Meat Disco, Phil V, Kris Steeves, Kerri Chandler and Diego Armand — you may want to hang out at this outdoor party all day. 1pm–midnight. Green Space on Church, 519 Church St. Free. greenspaceto.org

The parade heads from Church and Bloor Street to Yonge, and down Yonge to Yonge-Dundas Square. 2pm.

WOODY’S 25TH PRIDE BLOW-OUT MAIN EVENT Pride isn't Pride without a visit to Woody’s and today is your last chance. DJs Blue Peter and Chris Steinbach spin non-stop. 1pm–4am. Woody’s, 467 Church St. No cover.

TREE HOUSE PARTY DJs David Morales, Hector Romero, Mexico’s Isaac Escalante, Montreal’s Alain Jackinsky turn up

ALTERNA-QUEER This edition of the annual showcase of queer-core, punk, trash-drag and indie bands includes performances by punk band Gash and rocker band My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult. 2–10pm. Alexander Parkette.

COMMUNITY CABARET SUNDAY This event includes live music, drag, burlesque and cabaret by such performers as Irish Mythen and Rura and drag personality Sylvia. 2–10pm. TD Village Stage.

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NORTH STARS Lucas Silveira of the Cliks stirs things up at a showcase of trans and gender-independent artists. 2–10pm. North Stage.

THE LAST DANCE It's the last chance to dance, and DJs Tom Stephan, John Caffery and Josh Karmin are sending you off in style. 2–11pm. OLG Central Stage.

DIRTY DISCO Originally created by the late Dr Trance, Dirty Disco returns with a showcase that includes MC Flipside and DJs Deko-ze, Ticky Ty and Jerome Robins. 2–11pm. Bud Light South Stage.

THE FINAL PLAY Parade grand marshals Pussy Riot and David Furnish take the stage, with performances by Lights, Mounties,


The Mohrs, The Last Year, Carole Pope and Melleefresh. 2–11pm. Yonge-Dundas Square.

and special guest Lissa Monet spin urban music. Dress code: bossie, stylish and sexy. 10pm–2am. Club 120, 120 Church St. $20. club120.ca

HOT KISS People of all sexual orientations and gender identities screw, dance to DJ Ella Vation’s hot beats and enjoy performances by drag king Nat King Pole and burlesque performer Tiny B Hiney. 6pm–3am. Oasis Aqualounge, 231 Mutual St. $30. oasisaqualounge.com

PRISM’S REVIVAL Dubbed “the best way to attend the best Pride in the world,” this massive pool party includes DJs Mark Falco and Kitty Glitter and an eighthour marathon set by DJ Abel. 9pm–5am. Muzik, 15 Saskatchewan Rd. $67–90. 40 prismtoronto.com

GO HARD: SWAGG 2 DA ROOF DJs Blackcat, Pleasure

BEARRACUDA Burly, hairy guys crawl out of their caves and shake off the remnants of a long winter’s sleep for a sexy bear party with music by DJs John LePage and Steve Sherwood. 10pm–4am. Fly 2.0, 6 Gloucester St. $15 advance, $20 door. bearracuda.com

monday, JUNE 29 TRADE: DAYTIME UNDERWEAR PARTY Slutty go-go boys and Caleb King sex things up while DJs Scooter McCreight and Joshua Reid spin for the I-tookthe-Monday-after-Pride-off crowd. 3pm-9pm. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. $10 blackeagletoronto.com

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